Education Programs: Adults

Together with our partners, the Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve advocates for good stewardship of our natural ecology through restoration and education. We are pleased to host the following programs:

River City Wild Ones

River City Wild Ones programs are held here at the preserve. Newcomers with an interest in native plants are always welcome to attend.

Inspired by Nature

When: Monday, February 16, 2015 at 7 p.m.Sponsor:River City Wild OnesWhere: Bunker Interpretive CenterThe Living Green, a film about Danish born Jens Jensen, will be shown. Jensen’s influence on the American landscape helped pioneer the beginnings of the conservation movement. He designed over 600 landscapes for notable clients such as Henry Ford and Frank Lloyd Wright.

The Web of Life Beneath our Feet

When: Monday, March 16, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.Sponsor:River City Wild OnesWhere: Bunker Interpretive Center
This program will be led by Mike Klug, PhD, retired faculty of MSU Dept. of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, and former Resident Director of the Kellogg Biological Station.

Mason Bees and Their Houses

When: Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 10 a.m.Sponsor:River City Wild OnesWhere: Bunker Interpretive CenterFee: $15
Bees pollinate one-third of our food supply. Learn about gentle mason bees, and create a bee home to help this amazing pollinator. You will receive a cool mason bee house with tube inserts.Registration is required: e-mail meribethbolt@aol.com and put "bees" in the subject line.

Current Threats to our Great Lakes and Wetlands with Some Solutions

When: Monday, April 20, 2015 at 7 p.m.Sponsor:River City Wild OnesWhere: Bunker Interpretive Center
This program will by led by Alan Steinman, PhD. Dr. Steinman is Director and Professor at the Annis Water Resources Institute at GVSU. He has published over 100 scientific articles, with research interests in nutrient cycling in aquatic ecosystems and restoration and algal ecology.